Springfield voters reject hotel tax increase in major blow to convention center project

Springfield voters reject hotel tax increase in major blow to convention center project

The 3% increase to Springfield's 5% lodging tax would have provided a critical funding source for the development of a new convention and event center. The post Springfield voters reject hotel tax increase in major blow to convention center project appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen.

Springfield voters narrowly strike down lodging tax for convention center

The single-issue election in Springfield saw a roughly 7% voter turnout and was estimated to cost the city more than $277,000.